Removal and installation the steering tip (BMW 5 Series E34)

Removal

Loosen the wheel bolts.

Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel.



Loosen the nut securing the steering tip joint. Press out the steering tip joint using a suitable puller.



Release the steering tip clamp 2.

Unscrew the steering tip 3 from the outer steering rod 1.

Note: When unscrewing, note the number of turns. Keep in mind that the left side has a left thread and the right side has a right thread.

Installation

Tighten the steering tip by the same number of turns.

Insert the steering rod into the steering trapezoid lever. Tighten the new self-locking nut with a tightening torque of 35-40 Nm.

Put the wheel on. Lower the car.

Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 110 Nm.

Tighten the steering tip clamp to 15 Nm with the vehicle on the ground.

Adjust the convergence on an optical stand (at the service station).